Getting 30 Day plan as a foreigner

Janosh — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:41:28 GMT

Hey, we want to visit Canada in August/September.
Is it possible to get a 30 day prepayed plan as a foreigner? We are going to land in Vancouver and would be able to visit a TELUS Store in Vancouver. We need a physical SIM, because our phones are not compatible with eSim.

Re: Getting 30 Day plan as a foreigner

BKNS27 — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:36:28 GMT

@Janosh

First, you need to download the PM app on your phone. If it is not a Canada phone you might have issues activating the SIM. You need the app to activate the SIM.

Second, if you have an older phone. You need to make and receive calls with VoLTE due to the 3G shutdown.

Here is more information on VoLTE:

https://www.publicmobile.ca/en/get-help/articles/volte

Enter the IMEI of your phone to see if it is compatible.

Third, you need a Canadian CC to activate payment on the app.

Don’t bother getting a SIM if these requirements are not met.

Your options is to use WhatsApp or TextNow app on your phone to make or receive calls when connected to wifi.

Or have a Canadian friend/family download the app and activate the SIM for you and use their CC for AutoPay if your phone is VoLTE compatible.

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